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York-raised Cresswell makes Leeds return against Rotherham amid Bamford controversy
RISING star Crysencio Summerville fired Leeds United to another Championship win to keep Leeds United firmly in the automatic promotion picture. His double over struggling Rotherham United took the Dutch under-21 winger’s tally to 15 goals to the
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Henderson pleased as York Knights find way to win ugly in Challenge Cup
YORK Knights head coach Andrew Henderson was pleased with his side's "ugly win" in the Third Round of the Betfred Challenge Cup at Dewsbury Rams this afternoon. Second-half tries from Oli Field and Nikau Williams saw the Knights overturn a six-point
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Emergency services called after towel catches fire in North Yorkshire
Emergency services were called after a towel caught fire in North Yorkshire. Two fire crews rushed to the scene in Lythe, near Whitby, at 1.49pm today (Sunday, February 11). But when they arrived the fire was out, a North Yorkshire Fire and
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Home in North Yorkshire flooded after heavy rain
A home in North Yorkshire was flooded after heavy rainfall, the fire service said. Firefighters rushed to the scene at 7.07am today (Sunday, February 11) in Scarborough. The premises was flooded by flood water due to water run-off, a North
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Last-gasp winner at Dewsbury sees York Knights progress in Challenge Cup
A LAST-GASP Nikau Williams try secured York Knights’ progression to the Fourth Round of the Betfred Challenge Cup with a dramatic 14-8 victory at Dewsbury Rams in front of The Sportsman cameras. The half-back struck from Oli Field’s offload two
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Two people rescued from vehicle stuck in flood water in North Yorkshire town
Two people were rescued by firefighters after their vehicle became stuck in flood water in North Yorkshire. Crews rushed to the scene at 2.47pm today (Sunday, February 11) in Scarborough. “Crews were able to retrieve both the occupants and
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Top literary names to speak at event in York
Two top literary names will speak at an event in York. Poet Lemn Sissay and food critic Grace Dent have been added to the line-up at the York Literature Festival. They will speak at the Grand Opera House on Saturday, March 30. For the past
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WATCH: ‘Like a river’ – flooding under bridge in York causes delays for drivers
Flooding on a road under a railway bridge in York is causing delays for drivers this afternoon (Sunday, February 11). Water is covering the stretch of Leeman Road under the bridge next to the Royal Mail delivery office as well as the adjacent footpath
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MATCH RECAP: Dewsbury Rams vs York Knights - Challenge Cup
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How to beat the chill and protect your garden from frost like the experts
Keeping your garden in good condition is a tricky task throughout the year, especially during the winter when frost can be an issue. Frost can cause damage to newly growing plants in the spring and see them suffer from leaf scorch, browning and
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New date announced for creative session in York after flooding cancels event
A new date has been announced for a gathering of creatives in York after flooding cancelled the initial event. Creatives were set to come together for a night of music, spoken word poetry, comedy and more at the Basement below City Screen, off
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Young man found collapsed on ground near main road in York
A young man was found collapsed on the ground near a main road in York, the fire service said. Firefighters discovered the man in Holgate Road at 11.52pm yesterday (Saturday, February 10). “Crews administrated first aid using their IEC (immediate
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Crash closes road in North Yorkshire
A crash closed a road in North Yorkshire. Garnet Lane in Tadcaster was closed overnight due to the accident. It was closed both ways between the A659 and Moor Lane, the AA says. Kirsty Poskitt, North Yorkshire Councillor for Tadcaster,
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Police urge drivers to avoid road on North Yorkshire coast due to flooding
Police are urging drivers heading to the North Yorkshire coast to avoid a main road due to standing water after heavy rainfall. The water is on the A165 between Gristhorpe and Cayton Bay. “There are likely to be other roads affected so please
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York city centre's last traditional newsagents comes to the rescue after rival shuts
YORK city centre’s last traditional newsagents has come to the rescue of customers who lost their daily newspaper delivery when its only remaining competitor closed down late last year. The Press reported in the autumn how bailiffs had called at
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Three flood warnings in place for York as river levels rise
Three flood warnings are in place for York today (Sunday, February 11) as river levels continue to rise in the city. The Environment Agency warns flooding is expected at riverside properties through York from Lendal Bridge to Millennium Bridge.
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Man treated by paramedics after pan fire at home in North Yorkshire
A man was treated by paramedics after a pan fire at a home in North Yorkshire, the fire service said. Two fire crews were called to the scene in York Road, Knaresborough, at 1.47am today (Sunday, February 11). Firefighters provided oxygen to
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Flooding hits home in North Yorkshire – emergency services called
Emergency services are on the scene as flooding hits a home in North Yorkshire. Crews have been at the home in South Milford, near Selby, since 4.55am today (Sunday, February 11). The flooding is affecting the property’s electrics. “Crews
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Firefighters called to chimney fire at home in North Yorkshire
Firefighters were called to a chimney fire in a North Yorkshire town. A crew was on the scene in Langton Road, Norton, at 6.54pm yesterday (Saturday, February 10). They extinguished the fire - confined to the chimney pot - using a hose reel
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Woman rescued after getting stuck between wall and fence in North Yorkshire
Firefighters came to the rescue of a woman stuck between a wall and garden fence in North Yorkshire. A crew was on the scene in Bondgate, Helmsley, at 1.11am today (Sunday, February 11). They released the woman and left her with her family,
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Firefighters rescue woman stuck in mud 5m down ravine in North Yorkshire
Firefighters came to the rescue of a woman stuck in mud five metres down a ravine in North Yorkshire. Crews were called to the scene in Woodland Ravine, Scarborough, at 3.38am today (Sunday, February 11). They rescued the woman and left her
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York in 1980 - when Coney Street looked like this and had this Woolworth's
ASK people of York which shop they'd love to bring back, chances are they'd say Woolies. We've shared some photos of Woolworths in York in our nostalgia pages in recent weeks, but have just unearthed this gem. The black and white photo, from
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Vehicle catches fire on major road in North Yorkshire
Firefighters rushed to the scene after a vehicle caught fire on a major road in North Yorkshire. Two fire crews were called to the scene at 4.40pm yesterday (Saturday, February 10) between junctions 51 and 50 on the A1 motorway near Leeming Bar
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New mural inspired by world-renowned York discovery unveiled
A NEW mural inspired by a world-renowned York discovery has been unveiled. York-born artist Leah Pendleton’s work was revealed on the side of Fenwick department store this week in proximity to the Coppergate dig of 1976 to 1981. The piece
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This is Jamie. She was left tied to a gate. Could you give her a home?
MEET Jamie: a 15-month-old crossbreed who is looking for a home to call her own. Jamie came to the York RSPCA's animal home off Landing Lane after a previous owner left her tied to the gates one morning. Staff say she is a 'shy girl' who takes
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York kids plant 300-tree 'future forest' near their school
CHILDREN from a York primary school put on their wellies to help plant a ‘future forest’ near their school. The youngsters from Naburn Primary snatched up their spades to plant more than 300 young trees in a field a five minute walk from the school
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Burglar stole international wine collection in York - then made off on a bike
A burglar stole an international wine collection and thousands of pounds in currency from a York home - before making his getaway on a bike. Ross James Moynihan, 38, made repeated trips to a house off Crichton Avenue in Clifton as he ransacked
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Motorists warned of four days of closures on major York road
Motorists are being warned of four days of closures on a major York road as resurfacing work is carried out. The work set to start in Osbaldwick Lane from 9.30am on Monday, February 12, and finish at 4pm on Thursday, February 15. City of York
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'I’m absolutely heartbroken to have lost her' - tributes to preschool manager, 58
TRIBUTES have been paid to a much-loved and ‘truly inspirational’ York preschool manager who has died unexpectedly aged just 58. Holgate Preschool manager Debbie Graham died suddenly on Friday, January 26 leaving behind a family and community who
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'This marks the beginning of a beautiful culinary connection between York and Rome'
A TRIO of York chefs are about to embark on an amazing culinary journey to Italy. Chef Alessandro Venturi of Spaghetti Junction, a Roman currently living in York, David Ritson of Bobbin Bagels and Big Coat Supper Club, and Harry Johns of Holy Mountain